A Microsoft security snafu reveals Walmart's AI plans amidst ongoing protests over the company's ties to the Israeli military.
A Microsoft security snafu reveals Walmart's AI plans amidst ongoing protests over the company's ties to the Israeli military.

Accidental Transparency: When Security Meetings Go Wrong!

Alright folks Saul Goodman here your friendly neighborhood attorney at law and today we're diving into a little corporate kerfuffle that's juicier than a chili P. Let me tell you this story's got more twists than a pretzel and twice as many people are getting burned so if you're looking for a criminal lawyer you've found one. Seems Microsoft's AI security chief Neta Haiby had a bit of a slip up during a presentation. Picture this: a room full of people a confidential Teams chat and BAM! Walmart's AI secrets are suddenly on display so you better call Saul!

Walmart's 'Rock and Roll' AI Plan: Guardrails Needed!

Now according to materials CNBC viewed turns out Walmart is 'ready to ROCK AND ROLL' with Microsoft's Entra Web and AI Gateway. I mean who isn't these days? But hold on there's more! Apparently Walmart has this 'MyAssistant' tool that's 'overly powerful and needs guardrails.' Overly powerful you say? Sounds like something I'd use to 'persuade' a jury. But it seems like even Walmart recognizes the need for a little ethical constraint. You know like when I tell my clients to maybe just maybe consider pleading guilty to a *slightly* lesser charge.

Microsoft vs. Google: The AI Security Showdown!

But wait it gets better! An AI engineer at Walmart apparently thinks Microsoft is 'WAY ahead of Google with AI Security.' Ouch! That's gotta sting for Google eh? It's like when I tell my clients they're 'way ahead' of the competition... right before I fleece them for every last penny. Ah the sweet taste of victory! Of course all this is according to 'sources familiar with the matter,' which in my world means 'I heard it from a guy who heard it from another guy.' But hey who needs facts when you've got a good story?

Protests and Whitewashing: The Dark Side of Tech!

Of course this wouldn't be a real news story without a little controversy eh? While Haiby was spilling the beans on Walmart's AI plans protesters were busy calling out Microsoft's head of responsible AI Sarah Bird for 'whitewashing the crimes of Microsoft in Palestine.' Yikes! Talk about a PR nightmare. It's like when I try to convince a judge that my client is a changed man... while he's winking at me from the defendant's table. Some things just don't wash you know? Protesters are saying Microsoft is complicit to the genocide in Gaza and demanding to 'cut ties with Israel' this really seems to be a major issue.

Deja Vu All Over Again: More Protests More Firings!

And get this: these protests aren't exactly new. Seems Microsoft events have been getting disrupted left and right by folks upset about the company's ties to the Israeli military. And what happens to these brave souls? Terminated of course! It's like when I try to defend my clients from bogus charges but the judge is already wearing a 'Guilty' t shirt. Some battles just aren't worth fighting folks. Though if you do need a lawyer for wrongful termination you know who to call.

AI and the Military: A Match Made in... Well Somewhere!

But here's the real kicker: Microsoft isn't alone in cozying up to the military industrial complex. Seems AI companies are increasingly ditching their bans on military use and making deals with the likes of Palantir and the Department of Defense. So remember if you find yourself on the wrong end of an AI powered weapon just remember: it's all in the name of 'national security'! As I always say: Better Call Saul and remember no matter what you do always wear a condom


Comments

  • phillibe profile pic
    phillibe
    5/23/2025 9:49:00 PM

    Is anyone else concerned about the ethics of AI in warfare?

  • warnars profile pic
    warnars
    5/21/2025 7:58:37 PM

    Saul, I need your help! I accidentally leaked my company's secrets on TikTok.